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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,976.94, 375,345.90 and 164,551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,976.94, 375,345.90 and 164,551.50 is: 227,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,976.94 : 375,345.90 = 164,551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,976.94/375,345.90 = 164,551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,976.94x = 375,345.90 × 164,551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,976.94x = 61,763,730,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,730,863.85/271,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,091.79

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